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How To Talk To Your Employer About Sponsoring Your Work Visa
As a non-resident, it's important to know how to talk to U.S. employers about immigration. Here are some pointers to help you navigate those conversations with confidence.
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O-1A Criteria for Startup Founders
There are eight criteria for the O-1A visa. The good news? You only have to meet a minimum of three criteria to qualify for the O-1A.
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How to Apply For an O-1 Visa
At Legalpad, we often work alongside startup founders who need help discovering what different types of work visas are available to them, and which ones are the best fit for their specific goals and individual immigration cases.
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How to Strengthen Your Employment-Based Green Card Profile
Some founders naturally qualify for a green card because of their accomplishments. For others, it is important to proactively build up a strong EB1 or EB2 NIW profile.
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EB-2 Exceptional Ability Criteria Explained
Even if you don't have an Advanced Degree, you can still qualify for the EB-2 by proving that you have "Exceptional Ability."
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Can I Get a TN Visa as a Startup Founder?
Yes, Canadian and Mexican startup founders can qualify for the TN nonimmigrant visa! Here we review whether the TN is a viable option for you.
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Everything You Need to Know About New Office L-1s
The L-1 is a work visa that enables multinational companies to transfer international employees to a U.S. office. But what if your company does not have a U.S. office yet? This article will help you prepare for filing a new office L-1.
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The O1 vs TN Visa
The O-1 visa and TN visa both allow Canadian and Mexican professionals to work in the U.S. But other than that, the O-1 and TN are very different. We’ll help you weigh the pros and cons of each.
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How To Set Up a Board for U.S. Immigration Purposes
What does it mean to establish an employer-employee relationship when you're the founder of your company? And how does setting up a Board of Directors help with this?